Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Recipe
A cozy and aromatic Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin puree, chai spices, and black tea with creamy milk to create the perfect autumn-inspired beverage. This recipe simmers the spices and tea gently on the stovetop for a rich, deeply flavored latte that can be enjoyed dairy or plant-based.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Spice Mixture
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree (pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 whole star anise (optional)
Tea and Milk
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond)
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose chai tea
Instructions
- Bloom the Spices: Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and optional star anise into a cold saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and slightly darker. This step wakes up the spices to release their full flavor.
- Add and Heat Milk: Stir in the milk thoroughly and warm the mixture to a gentle simmer without boiling, especially if using plant-based milk to prevent curdling.
- Steep the Tea: Add the tea bags or loose chai tea to the milk mixture. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat. Let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your desired chai strength.
- Strain the Latte: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher to remove tea leaves, star anise, and any spice residue, yielding a smooth latte base.
- Froth and Serve: Whisk the strained latte by hand or use a milk frother until foamy. Pour into mugs, sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top, and serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best authentic pumpkin flavor.
- Adjust steeping time to control the strength of the chai flavor.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk such as oat, almond, or soy milk.
- The pinch of black pepper intensifies the spices, enhancing the chai aroma.
- Optional star anise adds a subtle licorice note but can be omitted if unavailable.
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte, Pumpkin Latte, Chai Tea, Autumn Drinks, Fall Beverage, Spiced Latte, Homemade Pumpkin Latte
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